Keep trade and politics apart - FABC

The Fiji Australia Business Council is today calling on the Australian government to stand by their government policy and keep trade and politics separate.

The Business Council’s call followed the threat of the trade union sanctions by the Australian Transport Workers Union.

Council President, Ajay Raniga raised the concerns of the business council members with the Acting Australian High Commissioner in Suva today, reiterating the members concerns on the repercussions that will be caused if such actions are taken.

Raniga said such actions are very non specific and should be considered very carefully as it will affect the livelihood of everyday people down the chain.

He said while the trade unions in Australia are independent, the council wishes to convey this message to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs so that they may in turn talk to the unions about the consequences this type of action may have on Fiji and its people.


Story by: Vijay Narayan